Resolution recognizing and condemning Armenian Genocide was adopted in Buenos Ayres

YEREVAN, AUGUST 2, ARMENPRESS: The urban council of Buenos Ayres state’s San Isidro administrative district under the presidency of Julia Rita Cuzis on August 1 unanimously voted for the resolution recognizing and condemning Armenian Genocide. Armenpress was informed from Armenian Foreign affairs ministry that the council at the same time joined the Republican law № 26199 which was adopted on December 13, 2006 by Argentinean Senate according to which April 24 was declared “Day of tolerance and respect between nations in memory of genocide of Armenian nation”.

At the session of urban council were present ambassador of Armenia to Argentina Vahagn Melikyan, members of Armenian Church as well as representatives of Armenian institutions and organizations.

After the end of the voting there speeches performed by Armenian ambassador, representatives of Armenian Apostolic Church.